Starting out as a theoretical physicist, Ludwik Leibler was first introduced to the concept of a polymer by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes. He has gone on to stamp his own inimitable style on the challenges that he has undertaken in soft matter, in particular building strong links with commercial companies. Nature Materials talked to him about the benefits of joining forces with industry — and his experiences with de Gennes.
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Cleave, V. The appliance of science. Nature Mater 7, 265–266 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2149
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